In his speech during the opening, he added that this title is not merely a slogan, but it reflects an urgent need for a rapidly changing global reality. It requires all of us to share experiences and to believe that the future is not crafted alone but through partnerships and building bridges between nations.
He continued: “Arab-Russian and Egyptian-Russian relations, in particular, have witnessed a long path of cooperation in various fields. Today, this partnership is renewed in a field that is considered the cornerstone of development, education, scientific research, and agreements. This forum embodies a shared will to deepen cooperation in critical areas, including space sciences and aviation, as well as in artificial intelligence and its integration into education, research, and university management. It also aims to build joint research systems that contribute to innovation development, localize technology, and enhance scientific diplomacy among universities as a soft power capable of fostering mutual understanding and peace.
He further stated: “In Egypt, we are also opening the doors of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, one of the largest digital libraries in the world, for research cooperation between Arab and Russian universities. This allows unified platforms for knowledge and access to credible scientific content, supporting researchers in joint projects that boost innovation and maximize scientific outputs.”
This morning, Sunday, the fifth forum of the “Union of Presidents of Russian and Arab Universities” commenced, hosted by Helwan University under the theme: “Bridges of Knowledge Civilizations: Education, Innovation, and Sustainable Future” on December 7 and 8 in Cairo. The forum, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Union of Arab Universities, serves as a high-level international platform for the exchange of experiences between academic institutions in the Arab world and Russia. It discusses the future of higher education and scientific research and opens new horizons for cooperation in modern technology fields, artificial intelligence, and space sciences.
The forum aims to enhance academic cooperation between Arab and Russian universities, exchange experiences in education, innovation, and scientific research, discuss the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and space sciences, and support the establishment of joint research projects serving sustainable development. The forum represents a strategic step towards building knowledge bridges between the Arab and Russian civilizations and reflects Helwan University’s keenness to be an active center in support, contributing to the development of higher education and scientific research and supporting Egypt’s vision in enhancing its scientific position globally.
